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There are many models of Mazda 6 and people try to upgrade its stereo from time to time. There are many generations in this and techies always like to keep themselves updated with the latest technology. But before selecting the newer versions of radios and replacing, the first step is to remove the former radio. This articles deals on how to remove the radio from Mazda 6. The steps that are given in this article can be worked on with models that were released between the years 2003 and 2008.
This is almost common for the above models and there are some tools that will come handy while doing this task. Pliers, wrench and a screwdriver all of appropriate sizes are some things that are needed.
The first thing to be done is to put the gear in the neutral so that it is safe till the work is completed. Also use the car s parking brake to put it in stationary position. Then, the engine is turned off and the battery is disconnected. This can be done by popping up the hood, and removing the negative end of the car s battery. The gear is kept neutral so that the console can be removed with no problems.
The next thing is to remove the shift knob of the gear. The knob can be removed by twisting it in the counter clockwise direction. The centre of the console can be snapped off. Then, the cupholder is removed by grabbing on it. This console generally extends in to ashtray of the car. Once the console is removed, there are two other screws that become visible. Remove these screws. It is actually below the panel of climate control.
The glove compartment is opened to gain access to the side-mounted bold of the radio. The sides of this compartment are squeezed simultaneously, and are made to be dropped down. Once this is done, the screws that are seen can be removed.
The assembly of the climate control is entirely removed. This panel also includes the middle covers of the air vent. Once this cover is removed, it is turned over and the remaining screws twelve in number that mounts the radio with the air vent and other climate control are removed. When these screws are removed fully, the radio is free to be removed. After the radio is removed, do the above steps in the reverse order to assemble the parts. The dash is placed and all the screws are screwed back. The gear is then shifter in to the park mode. The battery of car is again reconnected. The negative wire is again placed on the battery and tightened.
This article therefore throws light on all aspects of removing the battery and the radio. It is essential to remove the battery to prevent any case of short circuit in the car while working on this removal. Now you know how to remove the radio from Mazda 6, you can do it on your own with the instructions of this article.
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